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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 727.02 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 727.02 and 301.08 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 727.02 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/727.02 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 727.02 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 218,891.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,891.18/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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